Study looks beyond what they tell researchers NEWS ANALYSIS | OYENIKE BALOGUN | In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. The health consequences are not …
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Tororo, Uganda | URN | The government has launched a major campaign to increase coffee and cocoa production in the Bukedi sub-region as part of efforts to fight poverty and expand household incomes. The initiative, code-named the National Kibaalo Concepts Awareness Campaign, was launched at the weekend by Vice President Jessica …
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Divisions Deepen as Parliament Braces for Sovereignty Bill Showdown Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament faces a defining and potentially divisive moment as lawmakers prepare to debate and vote on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, amid deepening political fractures, procedural disputes, and unexpected signals of caution from President Yoweri …
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Lead convention 2026 shapes the future of governance and business resilience in east africa Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The League of East African Directors (LEAD) 2026 represents a landmark opportunity to elevate East Africa’s global profile in governance leadership, strengthen investor confidence, and drive sustainable economic transformation …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Two U.S. Navy destroyers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, U.S. media outlet CBS News reported on Monday night. The USS Truxtun and USS Mason, supported by Apache helicopters and other aircraft, faced a series of …
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Inside a landmark case that tested Uganda’s mobile courts, judicial independence, and the legal threshold for the ultimate sentence COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the morning of April 2, 2026, what began as an ordinary school day at a modest childcare centre on the southeastern outskirts of Kampala …
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | There are days you remember. And then there are days that refuse to be forgotten. This year’s first edition of Vibes Nzuri with Captain Morgan was firmly unforgettable. Gazebo Grill in Najjera became the captain’s yard last Saturday with interactive group activities, vibrant energy, and authentic …
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Pilsner celebrates the Bold Spirit of the East at 5th Kadodi Karnival Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | The rhythmic pulse of Kadodi drums echoed through the UMA Showgrounds as the 5th edition of the Kadodi Karnival took place on Saturday. Under the theme of “Innovating Tradition”, the grounds became …
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FTMining’s new free mining service allows BTC, ETH, XRP and DOGE holders to easily earn passive income without expensive equipment or specialized technical skills. As cryptocurrencies gain popularity worldwide, more and more investors are beginning to focus on how to earn stable passive income without the need for expensive equipment …
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For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has been a valuable geopolitical asset, and its strong negotiating position demonstrates a classic principle of game theory COMMENT | RENAUD FOUCART | Iran’s military might was never going to be a match for the US and Israel. So instead it turned to the highly …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
